How to avoid illegal interview questions
July 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Job Interview
Interviewing for a great job can be so stressful that you may not notice if your interviewer asks you an illegal question.
The types of questions interviewers cannot ask vary, but there are a few specific types you should be aware of.
Age or date of birth
Aside from ensuring that you’re over 18, an employer has no right to ask about your specific age or birth date.
Marital or family status
This includes any significant other in your life, children or even child care arrangements. And, although the work place is becoming more equal for women, some old-school bosses still think they have the right to know if and when you plan to have children.
Personal questions
Specifically those regarding your weight or height, although there are legal alternatives that can be asked if they’re related to the job, such as being able to lift a certain load…
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